Institute for Quality (IQ) is a small, private school on Goldman Street in Florida, and while it may not compare in with its neighbours in size, it does in heart.
Even as teachers struggled due to the non-payment of school fees during the coronavirus pandemic, the educators at the school saw the need of those around them as well. The school, therefore, started collecting food items, and with the help of kind sponsors, family members, and friends, they were able to put together approximately 30 food parcels.
Front: Cameran Sukhu, Manny Chawakura, and Kevin Nubehkeh (HODs at the Institute for Quality. Photo: Amy Slocombe.
The school invited the Roodepoort Branch of Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA) to their premises on 9 October, to accept 25 of the parcels they had managed to make, and the other five were given to the security and cleaning personnel at the school. CWSA Roodepoort’s Director, Estelle Odendaal, attended on behalf of the organisation and her gratitude radiated off her. “We are so thankful for these parcels. Any and all donations help Child Welfare in more ways than the community will ever know,” said Estelle.
IQ Deputy Principal, Prince Mpofu, likened the staff of the school to his family and said that the school wanted to extend their family values to the community. “This shows the spirit of Ubuntu and togetherness, and makes me very happy,” commented Mpofu.
If you are looking for an organisation to support, Child Welfare is always looking for food, office supplies, clothing and anything else you are willing to donate. No matter how small the donations are, they make a big difference in the work that the organisation does. To find out more about CWSA Roodepoort or to see their wish list, visit their website or contact Este le Roux, Head of Fundraising, on 073 260 4003.
